Delusional Parasitosis in a Female Treated with Mixed Amphetamine Salts: A Case Report and Literature Review. (5th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buscarino, Martha; Saal, Jaime; Young, Joel L.
• Other Names: Frodl T. Academic Editor.; Matsuzawa D. Academic Editor.; Muller N. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in psychiatry. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-09-05
• Subjects: Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Mental Disorders; Psychiatry; Psychiatry; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.89
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/624235
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-682X

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives . To explore factors underlying the onset of delusional parasitosis; a condition in which an individual has a fixed, false belief that he/she is infested with insects. Case Description . MJ is a 57-year-old female who presents with symptoms of fatigue and AD/HD. Upon treatment with extended release mixed amphetamine salts, the patient displayed symptoms of delusional parasitosis. After eventual discontinuation of this medication, her delusions resolved. Comments . In order to maintain confidentiality, all identifying information was removed. To this end, please note that MJ is a fictitious name.